UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) is guarded by Providence guard Bensley Joseph (7) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn center Samson Johnson (35) shoots as Providence forward Oswin Erhunmwunse defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Providence head coach Kim English, right, talks with forward Oswin Erhunmwunse, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UConn, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Providence guard Jayden Pierre dunks the ball against UConn in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn guard Solo Ball (1) is guarded by Providence guard Wesley Cardet Jr. (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Providence guard Jayden Pierre (1) shoots over UConn center Samson Johnson (35) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)